Accounting Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya (Shs 425K - 595K)

Our client, a diversified Group of companies, engaged in automotive dealerships, express transport, logistics and building materials distribution is looking for an Account Manager

The successful candidate MUST have relevant international experience in multinational company. 

He/she must be a qualified Chartered Accountant preferably from any of the following professional bodies; SAICA, ICAEW ICAA & CICA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and management reports as required by management.
  • Training of accounts team, resolving conceptual issues involved in the business related work.
  • Design, implement and maintain system of internal controls for prevention, detection and corrections of material errors and frauds.
  • Negotiation and arranging short and long term financing from banks and related products.
  • Preparation of annual budgets with supporting workings and schedules in coordination with sales, operations and accounts department.
  • Ensuring reconciliations of related parties, bank balances, physical cash, receivables, payables, physical assets and inventory balances at each month end.
  • Review and signing of major customers invoices, supporting data, adjustments and reconciliations.
  • Ensuring accurate calculations, deductions and deposit of taxes within due dates as per local tax laws.
  • Reconciling accounting profits with tax profits on filing of annual tax returns.
  • Ensuring compliance with covenants and agreements with parties.
  • Preparation of SOP for accounts and operations as per the company policies and instructions.
  • Ensuring completeness of electronic and hard copy data, data security and its archival at the closing of each year.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or equivalent.
  • Must he a qualified Chartered Accountant preferably from any of the following institutes; SAICA, ICAEW ICAA & CICA.
  • Must have 10 years working experience.
  • Must have at least 3 years working as head of accounts / finance with large organization having multiple companies.
  • Must have completed article-ships from big 4 audit firm.
  • Strong understanding and grip on implementation of IFRS.
  • Strong analytical & administrative competence.
  • Willingness to travel within East Africa region.
  • Proficient in MS office.
Education: Bachelors
 
Job Type: Permanent
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Career Level: Senior Level ( 3+ years experience)
 
Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh . 425,000 - 595,000 /=(Approx. 5,000 - 7,000 USD) depending on experience

Applications


Please send your up to date CV to: 

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 
Karen road, Karen.

Deadline:
 30th December 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 


Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.